Principal RF Systems Engineer (HIL & Simulation)

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom; onsite work from the newly built lab.

Company

hirify.global is an independent technology company providing advanced digital services and secure information solutions to highly secure organisations, with a heritage in defence.

What you will do

• Lead synthetic range activities for customer and innovation programmes and deliver synthetic Test & Evaluation trials.
• Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop, simulation, synthetic environment, and modern Verification and Validation capabilities.
• Work across RF, hardware, software, and simulation to address complex system assurance challenges.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and act as a technical point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Shape the evolving capability and identify proven techniques from other engineering sectors for complex systems testing and assurance.

Requirements

• Practical experience with RF, simulation, HIL, or complex test environments across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Experience creating test scripts, programmes, or suites using LabVIEW, Python, or MATLAB for test bench equipment, HIL environments, or bespoke hardware.
• Experience with synthetic hardware, simulation, or testing methods such as DSI and IQ streaming.
• Experience using laboratory equipment including network analysers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience carrying out calibration and configuration activities against defined test strategies.
• STEM degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Must be a UK national or eligible to work in the UK.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)-level security clearance.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of RF, radar, communications, sensing, or Electronic Warfare systems.
• Experience with physical, synthetic, or virtual trials.
• Experience using Git, Wireshark, or SolarWinds TFTP.
• Experience with analogue circuit design and build in low-power laboratory environments, such as up/down conversion.
• Experience mentoring or coaching engineers and working in agile engineering projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position within the Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group.
• 25 days of annual leave, inclusive of the December shutdown, with the option to buy or sell up to five additional days.
• Two pension schemes, private medical and dental insurance, life assurance at four times salary, and save and share schemes.
• Electric or hybrid car leasing, cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts, continuous professional development, and an annual wellness allowance.
• Friendly, equal-opportunity workplace where employees can make an impact.